How to connect your Roku Streaming Stick or TV to Wi-Fi without the remote
Entertainment How to connect your Roku Streaming Stick or TV to Wi-Fi without the remote All isn't lost. These tricks can get you streaming again in no time. 4, 2026 10:30 am EST renata colella/Shutterstock If you've misplaced your Roku remote, don't sweat it — it happens to the best of us.
- ▪Entertainment How to connect your Roku Streaming Stick or TV to Wi-Fi without the remote All isn't lost.
- ▪These tricks can get you streaming again in no time.
- ▪4, 2026 10:30 am EST renata colella/Shutterstock If you've misplaced your Roku remote, don't sweat it — it happens to the best of us.
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Entertainment How to connect your Roku Streaming Stick or TV to Wi-Fi without the remote All isn't lost. These tricks can get you streaming again in no time. By Gabriela Vătu Aug. 4, 2026 10:30 am EST renata colella/Shutterstock If you've misplaced your Roku remote, don't sweat it — it happens to the best of us. The good news is that you don't need it to get back online. Whether your Roku lost its connection after a router upgrade or you've simply no idea where that remote ended up, there are still ways to reconnect without needing the remote at all. You can connect your Roku to Wi-Fi without a remote using the free Roku mobile app, a mobile hotspot trick or an Ethernet cable. The right method depends on whether your Roku is already online and what devices you have available.
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